traditional old stone house designs
We love the rustic simplicity of traditional old stone house designs here in central Portugal. Everything is scal...
Economical, low cost 3 bedroom house
Economical, low cost 3 bedroom house - This is a very common internet search and I was thinking that there must ...
Damp in old houses Damp, Condensation,Penetrating Damp and Rising Damp
Damp in old houses. The dilemma of dampness caused by condensation in old hous...
Fix a leaking terrace veranda or steps
Fix a leaking terrace veranda or steps We see some water dripping off the veranda or steps and hope that its g...
Cost to Renovate
What does it cost to renovate a house in Portugal ? Was there ever a bigger question? Or a question more open to misinformation in t...
We are about to start the full refurbishment of an old house. Originally well-built in stone it is suffering quite a lot from damp and water ingress.
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Purchase off plan
This detached 3 bed 2 bath property in one acre of land A "New Build House" at a very attractive price Spectacular views all aroun...
Exterior Paint in Portugal
Most people want to keep their Portuguese properties in good condition, attractive and well maintained. It could be the in...
Tiling external patios, terraces and verandas
I was looking at ways of protecting the tiling and natural stone that we are going to lay on a large fi...
Window, in stone wall, opening window
knocking window through or cutting windows into rendered stone work makes it easier to hide them. In a pointed ...
Buying Building Materials in Portugal
You have found the place of your dreams here in Portugal and are about to set out and refurbish or extend your ...